Mom's Purple-Hull Peas

Mom's Purple-Hull Peas

Purple hull peas are simmered with bacon until tender. This southern side dish is perfect with fried pork chops and cornbread.

Preparation Time
10 mins
Cooking Time
2 hr
Total Time
2 hr 10 mins
Calories
194 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Place the purple hull peas into a large pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil over high heat, add okra if using and boil for 2 minutes, stirring twice. Reduce heat to medium-low, add the bacon, sugar, baking soda, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer until tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
Mom's Purple-Hull Peas
Mom's Purple-Hull Peas

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon baking soda
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 ½ pounds frozen purple hull peas
  • 8 ounces fresh okra (Optional)
  • 4 ounces bacon, cut into 1/2 inch pieces

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